John 4:23

New Testament • 11 words with Strong's data

"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But the

שָׁעָה

shâʻâh

H8160

properly, a look, i.e. a moment

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בּוֹא

bôwʼ

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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and now is when the

אֶמֶת

ʼemeth

H571

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

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תּוֹדָה

tôwdâh

H8426

properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers

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shall

שָׁחָה

shâchâh

H7812

to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)

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the

אָב

ʼâb

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

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in

רוּחַ

rûwach

H7307

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the ...

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and in

אֶמֶת

ʼemeth

H571

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

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for the

אָב

ʼâb

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

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בָּקַשׁ

bâqash

H1245

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

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such to

שָׁחָה

shâchâh

H7812

to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)

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him

Key Terms in This Verse

worshippers H8426

תּוֹדָה tôwdâh

properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers

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seeketh H1245

בָּקַשׁ bâqash

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

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true H571

אֶמֶת ʼemeth

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

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hour H8160

שָׁעָה shâʻâh

properly, a look, i.e. a moment

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worship H7812

שָׁחָה shâchâh

to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)

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worship H7812

שָׁחָה shâchâh

to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)

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truth H571

אֶמֶת ʼemeth

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

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cometh H935

בּוֹא bôwʼ

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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spirit H7307

רוּחַ rûwach

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational...

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Father H1

אָב ʼâb

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

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Cross References

Philippians 3:3 cross-reference

For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

John 5:25 cross-reference

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.

Galatians 4:6 cross-reference

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:26 cross-reference

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Isaiah 29:13 cross-reference

Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the p...

Ephesians 6:18 cross-reference

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

John 12:23 cross-reference

And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

John 4:21 cross-reference

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Isaiah 43:21 cross-reference

This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.

Isaiah 58:2 cross-reference

Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in appr...

John 1:17 cross-reference

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Joshua 24:14 cross-reference

Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.

Romans 8:15 cross-reference

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Proverbs 15:8 cross-reference

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Psalm 17:1 cross-reference

Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.

1 Peter 2:9 cross-reference

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

1 Samuel 12:24 cross-reference

Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

John 16:32 cross-reference

Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

Jeremiah 3:10 cross-reference

And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.

Psalm 51:6 cross-reference

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Psalm 147:11 cross-reference

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

1 Chronicles 29:17 cross-reference

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy t...

Jeremiah 4:2 cross-reference

And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.

Song of Solomon 2:14 cross-reference

O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.

Romans 1:9 cross-reference

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

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